used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading The moral lesson involved should be absorbed rather than learned, and the teacher should beware of destroying the value of any lesson by dealing out moral pap.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The moral lesson involved should be absorbed rather than learned, and the teacher should beware of destroying the value of any lesson by dealing out moral pap.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading In selecting, preparing, and arranging the stories, care has been taken that the thought is such as to be readily understood, and that on the whole it tends to awaken the higher emotions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In selecting, preparing, and arranging the stories, care has been taken that the thought is such as to be readily understood, and that on the whole it tends to awaken the higher emotions.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading In selecting, preparing, and arranging the stories, care has been taken that the thought is such as to be readily understood, and that on the whole it tends to awaken the higher emotions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In selecting, preparing, and arranging the stories, care has been taken that the thought is such as to be readily understood, and that on the whole it tends to awaken the higher emotions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
bewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading The moral lesson involved should be absorbed rather than learned, and the teacher should beware of destroying the value of any lesson by dealing out moral pap.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In selecting, preparing, and arranging the stories, care has been taken that the thought is such as to be readily understood, and that on the whole it tends to awaken the higher emotions.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading The moral lesson involved should be absorbed rather than learned, and the teacher should beware of destroying the value of any lesson by dealing out moral pap.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading The moral lesson involved should be absorbed rather than learned, and the teacher should beware of destroying the value of any lesson by dealing out moral pap.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading In selecting, preparing, and arranging the stories, care has been taken that the thought is such as to be readily understood, and that on the whole it tends to awaken the higher emotions.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
give expression to
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
communicated in words
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
the act of giving
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In selecting, preparing, and arranging the stories, care has been taken that the thought is such as to be readily understood, and that on the whole it tends to awaken the higher emotions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading In selecting, preparing, and arranging the stories, care has been taken that the thought is such as to be readily understood, and that on the whole it tends to awaken the higher emotions.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading The moral lesson involved should be absorbed rather than learned, and the teacher should beware of destroying the value of any lesson by dealing out moral pap.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In selecting, preparing, and arranging the stories, care has been taken that the thought is such as to be readily understood, and that on the whole it tends to awaken the higher emotions.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The moral lesson involved should be absorbed rather than learned, and the teacher should beware of destroying the value of any lesson by dealing out moral pap.
a unit of instruction
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
most important element
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading The moral lesson involved should be absorbed rather than learned, and the teacher should beware of destroying the value of any lesson by dealing out moral pap.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In selecting, preparing, and arranging the stories, care has been taken that the thought is such as to be readily understood, and that on the whole it tends to awaken the higher emotions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The moral lesson involved should be absorbed rather than learned, and the teacher should beware of destroying the value of any lesson by dealing out moral pap.
papnounUS /pæp/
worthless or oversimplified ideas
From this reading The moral lesson involved should be absorbed rather than learned, and the teacher should beware of destroying the value of any lesson by dealing out moral pap.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
on the contrary
From this reading The moral lesson involved should be absorbed rather than learned, and the teacher should beware of destroying the value of any lesson by dealing out moral pap.
without much difficulty
From this reading In selecting, preparing, and arranging the stories, care has been taken that the thought is such as to be readily understood, and that on the whole it tends to awaken the higher emotions.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading In selecting, preparing, and arranging the stories, care has been taken that the thought is such as to be readily understood, and that on the whole it tends to awaken the higher emotions.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The moral lesson involved should be absorbed rather than learned, and the teacher should beware of destroying the value of any lesson by dealing out moral pap.
stimulateverbUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪt/
act as a stimulant
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In selecting, preparing, and arranging the stories, care has been taken that the thought is such as to be readily understood, and that on the whole it tends to awaken the higher emotions.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In selecting, preparing, and arranging the stories, care has been taken that the thought is such as to be readily understood, and that on the whole it tends to awaken the higher emotions.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The moral lesson involved should be absorbed rather than learned, and the teacher should beware of destroying the value of any lesson by dealing out moral pap.
tendsverbUS /tendz/
third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading In selecting, preparing, and arranging the stories, care has been taken that the thought is such as to be readily understood, and that on the whole it tends to awaken the higher emotions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The moral lesson involved should be absorbed rather than learned, and the teacher should beware of destroying the value of any lesson by dealing out moral pap.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In selecting, preparing, and arranging the stories, care has been taken that the thought is such as to be readily understood, and that on the whole it tends to awaken the higher emotions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The main feature of the plan is to furnish pupils interesting historical stories for the purpose of giving them a taste for the study of history, to enable them to distinguish between fact and fiction, and to stimulate them to high endeavor by noble example.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading In selecting, preparing, and arranging the stories, care has been taken that the thought is such as to be readily understood, and that on the whole it tends to awaken the higher emotions.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The moral lesson involved should be absorbed rather than learned, and the teacher should beware of destroying the value of any lesson by dealing out moral pap.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In preparing this little book, three things have been kept constantly in mind--the plan of the whole series, the thought and sentiment expressed in each lesson, and the language used to express the thought.
